Colour Photograph Showing The Fishery Research Vessel 'scotia' At Torry
AssociatedAssociated with
SCOTIA III
(Fishery Research Vessel)
Photographer
Mr Lemmon
Date19-Nov-1979
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMaritime History
DimensionsOverall: Height: 8.8 cm, Width: 10.8 cm
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS035451
Keywords
Scotia was used as a support vessel in the 'Cod War' of 1972 off Iceland. It was also active in fundamental research into ocean currents and temperature, as well as habitat for the fish stocks. In 1988 Scotia III was involved in researching the environmental impact of the Piper Alpha disaster.
It was retired and sold for conversion as a survey ship to an Italian concern in 1998.
